CTO (Startup)

Job Category: Finance and Business
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England
Company Name: La Fosse

We’re partnering with an ambitious start up that’s on a mission to completely rethink how software is built. With a pre-seed round of $2 Million from top-tier investors, this is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-impact team and help shape the next wave of software creation tools.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a talented, driven Founding Software Engineer/ Start-up CTO to join a team of passionate innovators as they set out to change how software is made. With a vision to make software creation as seamless and natural as possible, their team is building a tool that will empower organisations to build and scale apps. As an early member of this team, you’ll have a direct impact on the technology, product direction, and overall success of the company.

Why This Matters Now

Their goal is to bring about a world where building software feels more like art than science—where developers spend more time creating and less time battling complex, inefficient processes. This is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future, building on the most exciting technological advancements of our time.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work directly with the founder and founding engineers to create a tool that simplifies the software development process.
  • Design, develop, and scale both front-end and back-end systems using TypeScript and React, and .Node.Js for backend.
  • Contribute to a monorepo architecture and design elegant, high-quality solutions that solve complex technical challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with the team to iterate and deliver impactful features that improve productivity and scalability for software teams.
  • Play a significant role in developing both the core product and features that will empower users to understand and build software at scale.

What They’re Looking For

  • Strong coder, ideally with experience in TypeScript, React, Node, AWS (or any cloud)
  • Strong experience in either backend OR frontend engineering is fine
  • Solid experience with SQL and a passion for building robust, scalable systems.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment with an eagerness to take ownership of large, impactful projects.
  • An enthusiasm for problem-solving and the ability to balance speed with quality.
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a small, highly focused team.

You Should Join

  • Equity: Join a high-growth start-up and take ownership in the company with 1-2% stock options (with the possibility to increase equity by trading salary).
  • Progression: As an early start-up, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to a CTO position, line managing the 2 other engineers.
  • Impact: As one of the first engineers, you’ll be at the heart of the product development process and help shape the company’s culture and vision.
  • Growth: With the backing of top-tier investors, this company is primed for growth. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your role and develop new skills.
  • Autonomy: Be a part of a small, agile team where your contributions will have a direct impact on the product and its success.
  • Exciting Mission: Build a tool that will help change the future of software development and make it more accessible to everyone.

What They Value

  • Speed & Execution: They believe in fast iteration and moving quickly. Get things done, but don’t sacrifice quality.
  • Team Collaboration: Great software is built by great teams. They value open communication and teamwork to solve big problems together.
  • Kindness: They believe that kindness is a choice. It’s about working with others who value empathy, respect, and integrity.
  • Focus: They stay focused on their users and on building something great that solves real problems.

The Interview Process

  • Initial Screen – A 30-minute call to discuss your background and motivations.
  • Technical Interviews:
  • Product and System Design Interview (1 hour)
  • Take-home Challenge to demonstrate your full-stack skills
  • Take-home exercise review and competency-based

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